In-Person and Virtual Therapy in Bergen County
Finding a mental health provider whose schedule and location align with real life can make a meaningful difference in whether treatment is sustainable over time. Some patients thrive in a quiet office environment away from home, while others need the convenience of remote appointments to stay consistent amid demanding work and family routines.
Practicing in Englewood, New Jersey, Dr. Alan S. Brown, M.D., accommodates both needs by providing in-person and virtual visits for depression, anxiety, stress, and behavioral conditions. As a board-certified psychiatrist and psychotherapist, he simplifies care by offering diagnostic evaluation, psychopharmacology, and talk therapy directly under one roof.
In-Person vs. Virtual Care: What Fits Your Life?
There’s no universally “better” option here — it really comes down to your schedule, your comfort level, and what your care actually calls for.
In-person appointments give you a dedicated, private space away from the noise of home or work. A lot of patients find that in-person contact helps when they’re first establishing care, working through something complicated, or going through a detailed diagnostic evaluation.
Virtual visits happen over a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, so you can meet from a private location anywhere in New Jersey. No commute, no waiting room — which matters if you’re juggling a demanding job, kids, or travel. A hybrid approach works well for some patients too: start with an in-person evaluation, then move to virtual visits for ongoing medication management or talk therapy once care is underway.
In-Person Appointments
If you’d rather meet in person, you can see Dr. Brown at his Englewood office. That first appointment is really about understanding you — what’s going on, what you’ve tried before, your medical background, family history, and anything else relevant to the picture.
From there, he’ll walk you through his impressions and lay out what treatment might look like, whether that’s therapy, medication, or both together.
Virtual Psychiatry and Therapy
Virtual care has become an important part of Dr. Brown’s practice, making it possible to provide psychiatry and psychotherapy in a secure, remote setting. For patients located outside of Bergen County, NJ—or those who prefer the comfort and privacy of home—telehealth can offer greater flexibility while making it easier to maintain ongoing care.
As the demand for virtual healthcare continues to grow, telehealth has become an essential part of modern mental health treatment. Dr. Brown offers a fully HIPAA-compliant platform that allows patients to receive the same level of attentive, personalized care online as they would in person.
Telehealth removes the barriers of distance and scheduling. Patients can connect with Dr. Brown from home or while traveling, using any device with a stable internet connection. Each session is conducted through a private, encrypted platform, ensuring complete confidentiality and comfort from start to finish.
A Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist in Englewood
What sets Dr. Brown’s approach apart is that he combines psychiatric care with psychotherapy under one roof, so treatment can be shaped around what each patient actually needs. His therapy work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and insight-oriented approaches, and because he’s trained in psychopharmacology, he can prescribe and manage medication directly when that’s part of the plan.
He earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, then completed his psychiatric residency at the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. From there, he went on to a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. He’s now a Professor of Psychiatry and board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Frequently Asked Questions About Starting Care
How does telehealth work?
To start your online psychiatry or therapy sessions with Dr. Brown, simply fill out the contact form below or call the office to schedule an appointment. Make sure to indicate that you are interested in “Telehealth” by checking the appropriate box. You will receive a phone call from Dr. Brown who will obtain more information. If mutually agreed, an appointment will be scheduled. For your virtual session, a secure link will be texted to you, giving you access to your telehealth appointment at the scheduled time.
What platform is used for telehealth?
Dr. Brown uses the doxy.me platform for virtual therapy and psychiatry appointments. The platform is HIPAA compliant and compatible with Android, iOS, MacOS, and PC devices, and patients do not need to download a standalone application.
Once an appointment is confirmed, patients receive a secure link that they can use to access the session at the scheduled time.
How should I prepare for a telehealth session with Dr. Brown?
To ensure your telehealth psychiatry session with Dr. Brown is as effective as possible, start by finding a quiet room where you won’t be disturbed. If using your cellphone, activate “Do Not Disturb” mode to avoid interruptions. It’s also important to check your internet connection beforehand to ensure it’s stable and fast enough for a video call, as video requires more bandwidth than voice calls. If connectivity is a concern, consider opting for a virtual psychiatry session by phone to maintain a steady and reliable connection.
Getting Started
Choosing between in-person and virtual care does not have to mean choosing between two different standards of treatment. For some patients, the office provides the right environment; for others, telehealth makes regular care possible in the first place.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brown, call 201-247-2339 or complete the contact form. If you are interested in virtual care, indicate that you are requesting “Telehealth” when you reach out.
